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Kids activities in Arlington

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🎈 Kids activities in Arlington

There are 21 kid & family activities listed in Arlington right now — story times, classes, camps, clubs, open play, family events. Updated 2026-05-28.

Story times 5

story time · ages 0-18mo
Baby Storytime
🗓️ Weekly · check APL calendar
📍 East Arlington Library
Arlington Public Library
story time · ages 0-5 · Free
Family Storytime
🗓️ Saturdays 10:30am
📍 East Library + branch locations
Arlington Public Library Details & register →
story time · ages 18mo-3yr · Free
Toddler Storytime — East Library
🗓️ Weekly · check APL calendar
📍 1817 New York Ave, Arlington
Arlington Public Library — East Branch Details & register →
story time · ages 3-5 · Free
Preschool Storytime — Southeast Library
🗓️ Weekly · check APL calendar
📍 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington
Arlington Public Library — Southeast Branch Details & register →
story time · ages All ages · Free
Family Storytime — George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
🗓️ Weekly · check APL calendar
📍 100 S Center St, Arlington
Arlington Public Library — Downtown Details & register →

Classes 6

class · ages K-12
River Legacy Nature Programs
🗓️ Year-round
📍 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd
River Legacy Foundation
class · ages 3-12 · $40-$60
Arlington Parks & Rec Swim Lessons
🗓️ Multiple sessions
📍 Hugh Smith Recreation Center + community pools
Arlington Parks & Rec Details & register →
class · ages 18mo-4yr · Paid — see registration
Toddler Treks @ River Legacy
🗓️ Weekly
📍 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington
River Legacy Foundation Details & register →
class · ages 3-12 · Paid — see registration
Youth Swim Lessons — Arlington Aquatics
🗓️ Multiple session blocks
📍 Multiple pools
Arlington Parks & Recreation Details & register →
class · ages 6-14 · Free
Texas Rangers Youth Academy Clinics
🗓️ Multiple clinics
📍 1701 Robert Cluck Linear Park, Arlington
Texas Rangers Youth Academy Details & register →
class · ages 6-17 · Paid — see registration
International Bowling Campus Youth Programs
🗓️ Weekly leagues
📍 621 Six Flags Dr, Arlington
International Bowling Campus Details & register →

Camps 4

camp · ages 8-14 · $300-$500/week
UTA Physics for Kids Summer Camp
🗓️ Multiple weeks Jun-Jul
📍 UTA campus
University of Texas at Arlington Details & register →
camp · ages 5-12 · Paid — see registration
River Legacy Summer Nature Camps
🗓️ Week-long sessions
📍 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington
River Legacy Foundation Details & register →
camp · ages 5-12 · Paid — see registration
Arlington Parks & Rec Summer Day Camps
🗓️ Week-long sessions
📍 Multiple rec centers
Arlington Parks & Recreation Details & register →
camp · ages 8-17 · Paid — see registration
UTA Summer Camps & Academies
🗓️ Week-long sessions
📍 UTA campus, Arlington
University of Texas at Arlington Details & register →

Clubs 3

club · ages All ages · Free
Summer Reading Program
🗓️ June-August
📍 All Arlington Library branches
Arlington Public Library Details & register →
club · ages 9-12 · Free
Arlington Library Tween STEM Club
🗓️ Monthly · check APL calendar
📍 George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
Arlington Public Library Details & register →
club · ages 0-5 · Free
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten — Arlington
🗓️ Self-paced
📍 All branches
Arlington Public Library Details & register →

Open play 1

open play · ages 12-18 · Free
Teen Open Lab @ Downtown Library
🗓️ Weekly · check APL calendar
📍 100 S Center St, Arlington
Arlington Public Library Details & register →

Family events 2

event · ages All ages · Paid — see ticket
Six Flags Over Texas Season
🗓️ Daily/Weekend
📍 2201 E Road to Six Flags St, Arlington
Six Flags Over Texas Details & register →
event · ages All ages · Paid — see ticket
Hurricane Harbor Arlington Season
🗓️ Memorial Day–Labor Day
📍 1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington
Hurricane Harbor Arlington Details & register →
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